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Cayman: Water-Related Death

On Saturday, 3 January, 2026 at approximately 4:05PM, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard Operations and Rescue Coordination Centre (ORCC) received a report of a person who had failed to resurface, having ...

Archive·Jan 9

BDO Cayman Islands Promotes Gordon Procter to Partner

BDO Cayman Islands is pleased to announce the promotion of Gordon Procter to Partner.

Archive·Jan 7

5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your B*****l* Visit

Have you ever wondered what actually happens when you walk through the doors of a legal brothel? Are you curious about the etiquette, the costs, or simply how to make sure you have a genuinely enjoyab...

Archive·Jan 7

Mukuru and Travelex Announce Strategic Alliance to Expand Cash Payout Options in South Africa

OHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 6, 2026/ -- Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), a leading next-generation financial services platform, has partnered with Travelex, a market leader in foreign exchange services...

Archive·Jan 6

Cayman: Her Excellency Governor Jane Owen’s Statement on Venezuela

We are closely monitoring developments in Venezuela following last weekend’s U.S. military action and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

Archive·Jan 6

African Energy Chamber (AEC) Voices Support for Venezuela, Emphasizing Stability as the Gateway to Energy Recovery and Long-Term Growth

CARACUS, Venezuela, January 5, 2026/ -- Venezuela enters 2026 amid heightened uncertainty following the detention of the country’s president by the United States and the subsequent announcement by the...

Archive·Jan 5

Africa Finance Corporation Acts as Co-Financial Adviser for Angola’s Lobito Atlantic Railway Concession

LAGOS, Nigeria, January 2, 2026/ -- Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.

Archive·Jan 2

US: Mamdani Revokes Antisemitism Executive Orders as First Act

By Sandy Fitzgerald From Newsmax

Archive·Jan 2

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) extends USD 20 million Islamic financing to expand Jordan’s non-woven fabrics industry

AMMAN, Jordan, January 2, 2026/ --

Archive·Jan 2

A Message of Gratitude from Dr. Ron Daniels — Reflections and the Work Ahead

In this special message recorded during Kwanzaa, Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, expresses deep gratitude to friends, supporters, and sustaining contributo...

Archive·Jan 1

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Two Men Arrested in Cayman Brac After Police Search Recovered Suspected Drugs

Two men were arrested in Cayman Brac on Thursday after police said they found suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia during a search on West End Road.

The Caymanian Journal.Jul 10

News

Premier: "The Status Quo Cannot Continue," Vows New Development Plan

The Cayman Islands Government has published the findings of the Cayman Forward Initiative, setting out nine recommendations for planning reform and environmental decision-making.

The Caymanian Journal.Jul 10

News

U.S. cruise visitor dies after snorkelling in the sea off George Town

A 71-year-old cruise visitor from the United States died on Thursday morning after getting into difficulty while snorkelling off South Church Street in George Town, police said. Members of the public pulled him from the water, and emergency responders took him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Police said the man became unconscious while snorkelling. People nearby pulled him from the sea and began chest compressions before EMS arrived. He was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead.

The Caymanian Journal.Jul 10

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Policymakers at home and abroad find digital ID a difficult sell

My eID is also intended to underpin future digital government services, offering a more streamlined way for residents to interact with public authorities and participating organisations. Applicants undergo identity verification and enrolment processes, including photograph capture, as part of obtaining the card. Officials continue to encourage eligible individuals to apply as the programme expands. In contrast, the Efforts in both the Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom to expand or reform digital identity systems highlight a shared ambition to modernise identification processes, but also reveal differing public responses, policy challenges, and implementation strategies, ranging from steady phased adoption in Cayman to political backlash and policy reversal in the UK. United Kingdom’s attempt to introduce a more comprehensive digital identity system has encountered significant political resistance and public scepticism. The government has abandoned plans to make it mandatory for workers to register for a new digital ID to prove their right to work, following criticism, declining public support, and concerns among Members of Parliament. Instead, ministers have confirmed that existing right-to-work checks will be made fully digital by 2029 using current documentation systems such as biometric passports. This shift marks a recalibration rather than a complete withdrawal from digital identity ambitions. Employers already conduct right-to-work checks, and digital verification services have been available since 2022 for certain passport holders, alongside Home Office systems for some non-UK citizens. The revised approach retains mandatory digital checks but removes the requirement for a new standalone ID.

The Caymanian Journal.Jul 10

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Saharan dust plume expected to reach Cayman Islands on Friday evening

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES), in conjunction with the Public Health Department (PHD), has issued a precautionary advisory, with the Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) expected to formally issue a Dust Alert on Friday, July 10.

The Caymanian Journal.Jul 10